Joseph Parry (artist)

Joseph Parry (1756–1826) was a British painter and engraver. He was popularly known by his contemporaries as Old Parry to distinguish him from his sons James Parry and David Henry Parry, also artists.

This article is about the British artist. For the Welsh composer, see Joseph Parry. For the Nevis politician, see Joseph Parry (politician).

Joseph Parry
Engraved self-portrait, c.1780
Born( 1756-05-06)6 May 1756
Liverpool, England
Died11 May 1826(1826-05-11) (aged 70)
Manchester, England

Though a native of Liverpool, his most significant legacy was as "the Father of Art in Manchester," a title he was given by his contemporaries for his influence on the city's early artistic community.

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